Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruits, Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern India
China
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
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Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Insects
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
DAPHNE acutiloba
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Daphne plant
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
Daphne Pflanzen
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
plante Daphne
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
planta de Daphne
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
Δάφνη φυτών
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
Daphne planta
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
Daphne roślin
In Latin
Bilwa
Daphne plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Season and Care of Bael and Daphne
Season and care of Bael and Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Daphne season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Daphne is Neutral.
Bael and Daphne Physical Information
Bael and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bael and Daphne are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Daphne flower color: White
- Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bael and Daphne
Care of Bael and Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.